topic Why do I have PA tax due if my income came from military pay where I was residing outside the USA? in Tax help for military filers

Why do I have PA tax due if my income came from military pay where I was residing outside the USA?

beastyben7 — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:04:07 GMT

Re: Why do I have PA tax due if my income came from military pay where I was residing outside the...

SabrinaD2 — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:09:25 GMT

For Pennsylvania residents, non-active-duty military pay—such as drill pay for reservists, National Guard pay, and other forms of non-active-duty compensation—is subject to state income tax, regardless of where it's earned. See Revenue PA

Therefore, if your tax liability arises from non-active-duty military income, even while working abroad, it is considered taxable by Pennsylvania.

Re: Why do I have PA tax due if my income came from military pay where I was residing outside the...

TomD8 — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:02:47 GMT

Here's a link from the PA tax website describing how to file a PA tax return if you had active-duty military pay while stationed outside PA:

I am a PA resident, on military active duty stationed outside of PA. How do I complete my Personal Income Tax return to get a refund?